EGG MONTH
About National Egg Month
Simple, compact and affordable, the egg is a powerful addition to any diet and may help alleviate world hunger.
Currently, the top ten egg producing states are:
1) Iowa
2) Ohio
3) Indiana
4) Pennsylvania
5) California
6) Texas
7) Michigan
8) Minnesota
9) Nebraska
10) Georgia
The Single Comb White Leghorn is the most common hen in the US egg industry. This hen creates the white eggs most common in supermarkets.
Brown eggs are produced by Rhode Island Red, New Hampshire and Plymouth Rock breeds. The average laying lifespan for a hen is around 18-20 months. The younger the bird, the higher quality the eggs.
The majority of chickens are raised on poultry farms. Free range and organic eggs account for 5-10% of the industry. Free range organic eggs tend to cost 2-3 times that of factory eggs, but the taste is worth it.
National Egg Month is an opportunity to learn about eggs, chickens, the health benefits of eggs and try a few new recipes too!
Currently, the top ten egg producing states are:
1) Iowa
2) Ohio
3) Indiana
4) Pennsylvania
5) California
6) Texas
7) Michigan
8) Minnesota
9) Nebraska
10) Georgia
The Single Comb White Leghorn is the most common hen in the US egg industry. This hen creates the white eggs most common in supermarkets.
Brown eggs are produced by Rhode Island Red, New Hampshire and Plymouth Rock breeds. The average laying lifespan for a hen is around 18-20 months. The younger the bird, the higher quality the eggs.
The majority of chickens are raised on poultry farms. Free range and organic eggs account for 5-10% of the industry. Free range organic eggs tend to cost 2-3 times that of factory eggs, but the taste is worth it.
National Egg Month is an opportunity to learn about eggs, chickens, the health benefits of eggs and try a few new recipes too!
PROMOTIONAL DETAILS
Event Sponsor:
American Egg Board
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Egg Beat February Issue
Egg Beat October Issue
Egg Beat July Issue
